Thanksgiving with Candlelight and a Natural Centerpiece

Recently I was “chatting” with my friend, Kathysue…we met via Rate My Space and
have been friends every since. Kathysue has created a beautiful tablescape for Thanksgiving and she graciously agreed to let me share some pics of her table setting, as well as her beautiful dining room.

I’ve always loved the striped wall paper in Kathysue’s dining room…it’s the softest, prettiest shade of green. The room feels so inviting and fresh. Notice the symmetry she’s created with with the mirrors, pedestals and lamps.

Kathysue told me, “Green is my neutral and it can be mixed with my other favorite colors,black and white and pink/red and cobalt blue so I do have fun changing it out with simple changes for the different seasons. I guess my style is more on the traditional side with a twist and hopefully a simple elegance.”

Love the centerpiece…and isn’t it perfect in this room?!

Gorgeous chandelier!

Kathysue told me, “I like to use natural elements for my centerpieces, so keeping in mind the abundance we have, I did a cornucopia affect without the cornucopia.

“I pre-ordered all my veggies from my produce man at my grocery store and added pheasant feathers and wheat to the arrangement, I scattered nuts around for texture and added the silver pheasant and votives for sparkle.

“My color scheme was linen,cream, and green with a touch of black. The tablecloth is linen from none other than “Tarjay” the napkins are white linen that I have had forever. I based the arrangement with a 4ft long mirror for reflection.”

I love the silver pheasants! Kathysue told me they came from a store called, Poppleton’s in Pacific Grove near Carmel.

Describing how she put her tablescape together, Kathysue said, “The first element I chose was the Bakelite (knives) and linen and then the rest just came to me after thinking about color and textures.” Dinnerplates in white are Mikasa, antique white Ultima, super strong fine china…they have the glaze of fine china and the durability of stoneware. The black transferware is Stafford, fine earthenware in the Haystack pattern…perfect for fall and my touch of black.The soft, muted colors are really lovely.

“The crystal goblets are also from Mikasa, the small green flutes with the fruit relief are from one of your favs the dollar store. Flatware is Wallace and the knives are french ivory Bakelite Sheffield from Ebay and thrifting trips.”

The candlelight makes everything feel so magical…what a fabulous table! Kathysue, thanks so much for sharing your beautiful Thanksgiving Tablescape with us for this Tablescape Thursday. I know your family is going to love sitting down to this gorgeous table for their Thanksgiving feast!

Looking forward to seeing all the tablescapes posted for this Tablescape Thursday!

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Beautiful, I have often thought that green was kind of God's neutral color that He uses to highlight all the other colors in a garden and the woods and flowers. Kind of like blue is the neutral in the sky. Nobody mixes colors as well as God! Beautiful natural table using produce and the pheasants are fabulous! Love this table.

Hi Susan, Thanks for hosting and 64 weeks! I have a little message for you at the end of my post this week, come see!Kathysue's diningroom is so beautifully unique. She dressed her table in a lovely bounty of vegetation and sparkle! Can't get better than that. You always post the most lovely homes… all gussied up for us to ohhhh and ahhhhhh over. Thanks.Yvonne

*Fresh & airy* are the words that pop into my mind when I take in all of this wonderful tablescape! Please tell Kathysue that she did a terrific job on the arrangement of all the elements? Her home is lovely & I hope we get to see more of it in the future. I just love visiting all of your friends, Susan!

I can't believe those pretty green stemmed glasses came from the Dollar Store! They pick up the room colors beautifully. I, too, love the striped wallpaper. Sooooo pretty!

What a thrill to see you showcase Kathysue's gorgeous tablescape. She is such a dear friend and I always enjoy seeing all of her wonderful creativity. Her home is truly beautiful and so is she. Hugs Marty

Thanks for sharing this gorgeous table Susan! The centerpiece is just stunning and her dining room just makes me drool! My table this week has those same plates by Royal Stafford. I love them, but I like her table better! Thanks for sharing this inspirational table! Cindy

Wow! I am so excited for Kathy Sue. Her dining room is really getting the recognition it deserves, first on Joni's site and now here. Her tablescape is stunning and yes, I love the centerpiece along with everything else….Christine

I loved the tall goblet candle holders so much! All of it is very pretty! (On your post earlier today…I loved where you had your G. clock so much that I moved mine! I put a thin blanket under it and slide it over the wood floors to my foyer! See there, you inspired me..thank you!)GIVE A WAY on my blog…

What a beautiful room. The table setting is very nice. I'm looking forward to flying to Seattle on Saturday so that I can get my home there ready for Thanksgiving and have some fun with table settings. I don't have anything this week as I'm busy getting ready to be gone from my sweet little condo in Southern California for a full 6 weeks!!

Susan, thank you for sharing Kathysue's table this week. She has definitely achieved a feel of simple elegance. I love her idea of the soft green as her neutral and the use of natural elements for her center piece. Every element of this table is perfection. I'm headed over to her space now. I want to see that kitchen! ~ Sarah

I always love seeing what Kathysue is up to, because it's always something beautiful. Her centerpiece is gorgeous, and of course, I love the toile china. I am also going to be on the lookout for some of those pretty pheasants. Thank you for hosting TT and thank you and Kathy for sharing her beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape. laurie

Ohhh…I'm so glad that you featured Kathysue's fabulous Thanksgiving table! As soon as your blog page loaded and I seen that beautiful dining room…I knew right off that I was at Kathysue's home! Her home is one of my "all time" favorites!!! She is such a creative and talented lady and so very sweet too!

I love, love, LOVE the tablescape! Of course, I think my favorite thing about it is the fabulous centerpiece!!! I love the idea of using the "natural" vegetables, etc…adding the wheat and pheasant feathers…the perfect addition! The place settings are gorgeous…I love this pretty black & white "Hay wagon" pattern! It's all gorgeous!!! Thank you so much, Kathysue…for sharing your beautiful Thanksgiving table with us! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family…many blessing sent your way, my friend!!!

What a beautiful dining room. I haven't read all the comments above to know if this question has been asked or answered, but I would love to know who makes the wallpaper and the name of it. Thanks you again for this great weekly event that I always look forward too.Hugs,sue

Susan, thank you for featuring Kathysue's gorgeous table. She has been an inspiration to me for many years and continues to be a dear friend. She has done an amazing job decorating her home. But the best thing about it is the feeling of being "at home" there. Kathy, enjoy all the wonderful comments. They are well deserved!

Gorgeous table. I do love that centerpiece, those pheasants are amazing. I am noticing that Kathysue has added a link. You are the best at getting us all to the places we want to be…happy shopping.MaryrosePS – sorry for getting on the link list twice…I lost my head.

Kathysue has created a wonderful masterpiece! I love the use of all the vegetables in the centerpiece. Every detail is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Happy TT! Be sure to stop by if you have the chance and check out my anniversary giveaway! Hugs!

I have to run but will be back! I remember this dining room from RMS, and yes, it was one of my favs too!!!! GORGEOUS centerpiece, in fact, I may have to copy some of these elements:):) Be back later to look again, thanks to Kathy Sue for sharing her dining room and table!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky

Kathy Sue's table is so beautiful and fresh – I love the centerpiece and the Pheasants! Thank you, Susan, for giving us the link to purchase them and also for sharing this lovely home with us. You're right, her kitchen is so charming and inviting. What a creative and fabulous idea for fixing the fluorescent light box in the ceiling! She has a beautifully decorated home.

Hi Joni, Wow ! it is so good to see you here, I was just over at your blog and made a comment on your lovely tablescape, it is gorgeous, thank you so much for the sweet compliment, it is a real honor coming from you, Kathysue

lady Katherine here is the website for the place cards that are on my table. I bought the timeless knife rest because they were smaller than the place cards and I like that better. Hope this helpshttp://www.placetile.com/timeless.html

I have come to you by way of Bill at Affordable Accoutrements, a recent Blog of Note Winner, and I have instantly become one of your many "followers".Looking forward to sitting down to read your posts with a cup of tea on a rainy day… what do you know, that day is here ;-)."Create a Beautiful Day"Bonnie of Blogging To A Better Bonnie

Very very nice! I would have to say that green is my neutral too, although I have a friend in another state who says she cannot tolerate green in anything.(She hasn't seen my house) Go figure…I think it's soothing. So fresh, and love the chandelier too.

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